Cuisine and Food Culture 川越を歩く——徳川の記憶から、商人の町、近代建築へ
喜多院から蔵造りの町並み、時の鐘、山崎美術館、旧山崎家別邸へ。徳川家ゆかりの歴史、江戸から近代へ続く建築、老舗の食文化をたどりながら、小江戸・川越を歩いた記録です。
Travelogue of Japan
Cuisine and Food Culture 
Cuisine and Food Culture 秩父一泊二日｜NIPPONIA秩父・三峯神社・秩父神社を巡る旅
東京から一泊二日で秩父へ。NIPPONIA 秩父 門前町に泊まり、地元食材の夕食やイチローズモルトを楽しみ、秩父神社、三峯神社、パリー、泰山堂Cafeまで巡った旅を写真とともに紹介します。
Cuisine and Food Culture Why has Toraya lasted for five centuries? — Reflections on "Tradition and Innovation of the Long-Established Brand 'Toraya'" at the Kyoto Ichijo store.
A book review of "Tradition and Innovation of the Long-Established Brand 'Toraya'." Based on my experience at Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo Store during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, I consider the experiential value created by the five senses, the season, history, and customer service.
Travel and Food Why did people from Edo head to Mount Oyama? | Pilgrimage to Mount Oyama and Oyama Afuri Shrine
During the Edo period, Mount Oyama in Kanagawa Prefecture was a popular destination for many common people. This book introduces the culture of "Oyama pilgrimage," including the Oyama-ko (Oyama religious association), Oshi (religious guides), the offering of swords, and the Oyama Highway, along with photographs taken during the actual hike from Oyama Afuri Shrine to the summit.
Travel and Food Why do people "borrow" wolves? | The worship of divine messengers at Mitsumine Shrine and the pilgrimage to the inner sanctuary
This book introduces the wolf-as-guardian deity worship that remains at Chichibu's Mitsumine Shrine, along with experiences such as staying at the temple lodging Kounkaku, participating in morning prayers, and climbing to the inner shrine of Myohogatake. It also traces the differences between this worship and that of Okuchi Magami of Mount Mitake.
Travel and Food Tadao Ando's "Creating Work" and a stay at Setouchi Retreat Aonagi
Reflections after reading Tadao Ando's "Creating Work": Self-study, work, travel, and seeing things in person. Drawing on my experience of creating a model of "Sumiyoshi Row House" during my student days and later staying at the Setouchi Retreat Aonagi, I will consider Ando's architecture and learning.